Japanese symbol for “feelings”
情
じょう
Romaji: jou
feelings; emotion; sentiment
In Japanese, feelings is 情, read じょう (jou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n feelings; emotion; sentiment
- n compassion; sympathy
- n passion; affection; love
- n the way things really are; the actual situation
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “feelings”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 感情 | かんじょう kanjou | emotion; feeling; feelings |
| 感想 | かんそう kansou | impressions; thoughts; feelings |
| 思い | おもい omoi | feelings; emotion; sentiment |
| 腹 | はら hara | feelings; emotions |
| 気 | き ki | mood; feelings |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 情報 | じょうほう jouhou | information; news; report |
| 感情 | かんじょう kanjou | emotion; feeling; feelings |
| 事情 | じじょう jijou | circumstances; conditions; situation |
| 表情 | ひょうじょう hyoujou | facial expression; countenance |
| 愛情 | あいじょう aijou | love; affection |
| 情熱 | じょうねつ jounetsu | passion; enthusiasm; zeal |
See also: Chinese symbol for “feelings”.
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